Established in 1966, HLL Lifecare Limited has played a pioneering role in supporting India’s public health mission. From its early contributions to the National Family Planning Programme to its diversified presence across healthcare products, diagnostics, infrastructure development, and social marketing, the organisation has consistently demonstrated excellence, innovation, and commitment to public service.

Addressing the gathering, Punya Salila Srivastava, underscored the deep trust reposed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in HLL Lifecare Limited, noting that the organisation has consistently lived up to this confidence through its unwavering commitment to the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister which is ensuring inclusive, affordable, and quality healthcare for all.

She commended HLL for its continuous evolution and responsiveness to emerging healthcare needs, observing that the organisation has demonstrated a unique ability to identify critical gaps in the system and address them through practical, impactful interventions. She emphasized that while such initiatives may not always be revolutionary in scale, their cumulative impact, particularly in improving the lives of women and patients, plays a transformative role in strengthening the nation’s healthcare framework.

Highlighting the Ministry’s confidence in HLL, she noted that this trust is further reflected in the strong support and association of the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare with key initiatives such as the AMRIT (Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment) Pharmacy network, which recently marked a decade of service. She observed that such initiatives, alongside the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, have significantly enhanced access to affordable medicines across the country.

She further stated that the AMRIT Pharmacies have enabled the Ministry to ensure the availability of critical medicines—including cancer drugs, branded medicines, and essential medical devices—at prices 50 percent lower than prevailing market rates, thereby providing tangible financial relief to patients and their families.

The event also witnessed the exchange of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between HLL Lifecare Limited and premier institutions, including Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and Indian Institute of Technology Madras, aimed at fostering collaborative research, advancing healthcare innovation, and accelerating the development of cutting-edge technologies tailored to India’s public health needs.